Final Fantasy Originis a game rumored to be revealed soon at E3 2021. The game is reportedly being developed by Team Ninja including members of the team that worked onDissidia NTand theNiohseries, and will reportedly be a Soulslike game. Fans are excited about the prospect of a SoulslikeFinal Fantasygame, but blending elements fromDissidiainto that DNA could create a unique twist on the genre.
Severalleaks recently pointed towardsFinal Fantasy Originbeing announced at this year’s digital E3 event. Since then fans have been speculating about what a SoulsborneFinal Fantasygame could look like. The game is rumored to be set as either a prequel or at least within the universe of the original game. IfFinal Fantasy Originwants to reinvent its first wheel, that formula could work out great. WhileDissidiaNTwasn’t every fan’s cup of tea so to speak, it has many elements that could be worked into a format similar toNioh.
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Elements From Dissidia Could Fit Into Nioh’s Formula Well
Dissidia’sbasic concept for combat could fit really well in a Soulslike title.Final Fantasy Originimagined that wayhas some interesting possibilities. The basic system thatDissidiauses is that players must use basic attacks called Brave Attacks in order to weaken their opponents defenses before using HP Attacks to deal damage directly to their health. Soulslike games generally focus on a much more strategic kind of battle than most action RPGs. An adaptation of this system could work well forFinal Fantasy Origin.
A system similar to that inSekirowhere players needed to break through enemies stance or defense before being able to deal direct damage could be whatFinal Fantasy Originends up utilizing. It seems like Square Enix is looking to dive into even more genres ofaction games withFinal Fantasy Originsand Soulslike fans could be a big potential market. That being said, those same fans will expect the same level of polish, especially if a franchise as big asFinal Fantasywants to make a splash in the space. Proper utilization of a unique combat system will be paramount. And the Brave/HP Attack system fromDissidiacould be a perfect way to do just that.
On the other side of the coin, implementing the flash and spectacle thatFinal Fantasyis known for will be huge for keeping series veterans engaged.Final Fantasyhas some of the most powerful magic usersand melee warriors in the genre, so some kind of super attack system like the ones in theDissidiagames would go a long way. While powerful combat options like the Visceral Attack fromBloodborneare very satisfying in their own right,Final Fantasycharacters are known for some of gaming’s most iconic attacks (i.e. Cloud’s Omnislash).
Balancing out the things that makeDissidiaandNiohfun games on their own could makeFinal Fantasy Originsanother stellar action RPG. If the game really is based on the originalFinal Fantasythat likely means a class or job system that allows players to pick from classicFinal Fantasyarchetypes like the Black Mage or Monk. Striking a balance between making those classes distinct, creating an engaging battle system using Brave/HP Attacks, and maintaining the level of grandeur thatFinal Fantasyis known for will be quite a task. But with a team that helped create bothNiohandDissidia,Final Fantasy Originis shaping up to be incredibly interesting.
Final Fantasy Originsis rumored to be revealed at E3 2021.
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